Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
One settling a bill (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PAYER
Tags
Notes
The answer PAYER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
PAYER as a noun:
1. (payer, remunerator) = a person who pays money for something